American BBQ Ribs with Homemade Sauce
Tender pork ribs with a smoky spice rub, sticky homemade barbecue sauce, coleslaw, cornbread, and pickles.
Equipment
- Large sheet pan
- Foil
- Small saucepan
- Pastry brush
- Tongs
Ingredients
Ribs and rub
- 3 lb baby back pork ribs membrane removed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Sauce and sides
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce homemade or favorite bottled sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water for the pan
- 3 cups prepared coleslaw
- 6 pieces cornbread for serving
- 1 cup dill pickles for serving
Instructions
Season and bake:
- Heat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the ribs all over with the spice mixture. Place them on a foil-lined sheet pan, add the water and vinegar, cover tightly, and bake for 2 1/2 hours.
Glaze:
- Warm the barbecue sauce in a saucepan. Remove the foil and brush the ribs generously with sauce.
- Increase the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, brushing once more, until glossy and caramelized.
Serve:
- Rest the ribs for 10 minutes, slice between the bones, and serve with coleslaw, cornbread, and pickles.
Notes
- For extra char, finish the sauced ribs under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Let the ribs rest before slicing to keep the meat juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 31g